Young Paul artfully cons himself into the lives of New York's bourgeois by claiming to know a wealthy couple's Ivy League children and being the son of Sydney Poitier. After he's caught seducing a hustler in their home, the charade is revealed and Paul is soon back on the street more...
Original Cast
Kelly Bishop, who starred in Six Degrees of Separation at Lincoln Center, is renowned for her Tony and Drama Desk award-winning role as Sheila in A Chorus Line and her portrayal of Emily Gilmore on "The Gilmore Girls." more...
Stockard Channing, who earned a Tony Award nomination and an Obie Award for her role in "Six Degrees of Separation," also reprised this role in the 1993 film adaptation, receiving both Academy Award and Golden Globe nominations. more...
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John Cameron Mitchell, who was part of the original cast of John Guare's Six Degrees of Separation both off- and on-Broadway, later gained acclaim for writing, starring in, and directing the Obie Award-winning rock musical Hedwig and the Angry Inch. more...
Mari Nelson, a Juilliard graduate, made her Broadway debut by originating the role of Elisabeth in John Guare’s "Six Degrees of Separation" alongside Stockard Channing. more...
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Courtney B. Vance received his second Tony Award nomination for his performance in John Guare's Six Degrees of Separation, where he starred alongside the luminous Stockard Channing under the direction of Jerry Zaks. more...
Awards and Nominations
Note: Award winners are highlighted with a background.
| Year | Ceremony | Category | Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Tony Awards | Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play | Courtney B. Vance |
| 1991 | Tony Awards | Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play | Stockard Channing |
| 1990 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Actress - Play | Stockard Channing |
Production Team
Aural Fixation Sound Designer
Paul Gallo Lighting Designer
Angela Gari Hair Designer
William Ivey Long Costume Designer
Tony Walton Scenic Designer
Jerry Zaks Director
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